Normality is an illusion. Nothing more and nothing less. As humans, we need a middle, a solid structure we can go back to when we see something a bit too edgy. We don’t like the idea of a guy wearing makeup, or a girl who enjoys having a buzz cut. We distance ourselves from things that are out of the ordinary because it pushes our comfort zones. Sometimes people act this way because they feel like they are offended. It makes me wonder if they really are offended by a guy wearing makeup, or if they have just been taught that they should be. It can be hard to break away from engrained ‘morals.’ There comes a point where you just have to ask yourself, “Why do I feel this way, and is it logical?”  Learning your mind is important. Think for yourself and form your own opinions; it’s okay to break away from tradition, because tradition isn’t always right. If it were, we’d still be letting people bleed out on the floor to expel their ‘demonic urges.’

   This is an important part in separating ourselves from each other. When we start devaluing others because of their choices and looks, we lose touch with our humanity. Accepting and creating differences is the next step to a diverse, and unique crowd of happy people! You’ve probably heard the saying, “Normal is boring,” and it couldn’t be more true! If everyone looked the same then life would be full of Xerox-copies! Using makeup to highlight our differences, on males and females, is a perfect way to embrace how we look, and how others look at us.

 Makeup has a history, and like many other things it has made an appearance in modern times. Today it is a symbol of expression and beauty. From new advances in cosmetology you can completely change your appearance with a few minutes of appliance, or choose to enhance your natural appearance. Just look at the Kardashians, without their makeup they would be completely different people. However, Jennifer Aniston would look relatively the same without her eyeliner. They’re all beautiful people, and they use their makeup in different ways. So, why can’t men do the same?

   There’s this unspoken understanding that makeup demeans a man’s masculinity. Why is that though, and why do so many people believe it? Maybe it’s because women started wearing it first? There’s not a way to know for sure, but the awesome thing is that we can break away from those assumptions. As a society, we are improving at a rapid rate and scrutinizing our long-held traditions. So, why not put makeup on the list of things to be re-evaluated? Equality between the sexes is coming closer to our grasps, and every little step helps us climb high enough to grab it.

Now to come to the obvious part; guys with makeup on are attractive. Girls don’t wear it for the heck of it. Well, we sometimes we do wear it just to wear it; makeup is fun after all. It makes us humans feel a little better about ourselves, and sometimes that’s all we need. Why deny guys of that? It’s great seeing all these famous men wearing eyeliner on the red carpet, and no one gets to say anything negative about it. Let’s bring that acceptance to every guy now, not just the celebrities. We can start by opening our minds and widening our perspectives; it can’t be too hard!

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zizziswardrobe.blogspot.com

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